Paralegal/Administration

The Probate Paralegal will assist with probate, estate administration, heirship, estate planning, and related matters.

Primary Responsibilities

Managing uncontested probate matters from intake through closing;

Preparing probate applications, proofs, oaths, orders, notices, inventories, and related filings;

Assisting with determinations of heirship and estate administration matters;

Reviewing wills, death certificates, asset information, family information, and probate pleadings;

Communicating with clients, courts, clerks, attorneys, and third parties;

Tracking deadlines, hearings, filings, notices, and required follow-up tasks;

Organizing and maintaining physical and electronic case files;

Drafting correspondence and routine legal documents;

Assisting with estate planning document preparation and execution appointments;

Supporting probate litigation matters as needed;

Coordinating with attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants to keep cases moving efficiently;

Performing other routine paralegal and law office tasks as needed.

Qualifications

Required:

Prior Texas probate experience;

Ability to handle routine probate matters with minimal supervision;

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail;

Ability to communicate professionally with clients and court staff;

Comfort working in a fast-paced small firm environment;

Ability to manage competing deadlines and shifting priorities;

Strong writing, proofreading, and document-preparation skills;

Reliability, professionalism, and good judgment;

Experience with Texas probate courts and e-filing;

Experience with heirship proceedings and estate administration;

Experience with Clio or similar case management software.

Preferred:

Estate planning experience;

Probate litigation experience;

Four-year degree and/or paralegal certification.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation will be based on experience. The firm offers a collaborative office environment, meaningful responsibility, and the opportunity to work closely with attorneys and support staff on probate and estate matters.

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